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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Massapequa, NY

The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Massapequa, NY

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
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"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4...

Reviewed by Carrie L.

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Julia D.


Massapequa, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

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I have worked with children living with Autism since high school. I worked as a music therapist for the last 3 years, working in facilities with individuals living with various neurological disabilities.
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Sarah B.


Massapequa, NY

$23-27/hr6 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapist

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Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative and experienced Behavior Therapist! I have over 9 years of experience with children from 6 months to 18 years old. I have worked with special needs children and adolescents for the last 5 years and just started graduate school in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am passionate about helping...
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Claudia M.


Massapequa, NY

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

ABA Student

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ABA Master's degree student. In my program I learn to assess challenging behavior using applied behavior analysis. I have also helped in developing behavior interventions to prevent and replace challenging behavor

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Hello! I have had many years experience with special needs. My brother had an IDD so I have been around that my entire life. I have worked at 2 summer camps working with various children who have special needs. I am also attending Geneseo for special education.

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Hello! My name is Julianne and I am 22 years old. I have experience working with children as an afternoon babysitter from 2015 until 2018 and I have two years of experience working as a TA in special education. I have experience with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and mental illnesses and down's syndrome. I am...
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Sal Luis S.


Massapequa, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

About Myself

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Hi! My name is Sal. I'm a certified Nurse Aide with 15+ years experience. I have experience with all types of conditions with the physically/ mental disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's. I believe reliability and knowledge is very important in this field. I can cook, clean, use...

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Certified home health aid that enjoy working with children , adult , elderly caring for special needs .
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Danielle F.


Massapequa, NY

$10-50/hr4 yrs exp

Columbia University Educated

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I'm a Columbia University Graduate with a Master's Degree in Intellectual Disability/Autism and Elementary/Middle School Education. I have been working with children with and without disabilities for the last 10 years. I am currently a special education teacher in Queens, NY.
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Kristin R.


Massapequa, NY

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

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Besides having nannying experience, I have worked in a special education school with children from ages 3-12 with all different kinds of special needs!
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Susan S.


Massapequa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom/special Needs Aide/ Looking For A Part Time Job

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I am a mom and special needs aide. I have previous experience caring for infants and toddlers, also school age children.
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Rebecca G.


Massapequa, NY

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Teacher & Loving Mom

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I'm Rebecca! I'm a 29-year-old, fun-loving professional. I am currently a kindergarten teacher in Wake County, but am searching for the perfect full-time nanny position to transition into for a new career. I have cared for children from birth up until 12 years of age, in and out of the classroom, for a little over 5 years. I...
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Lisa B.


Massapequa, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care Giver/companion

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I've worked for 10 plus years helping out children with special needs and adults it's who couldn't do things for themselves I'm friendly compassionate and have a heart of gold and love to help people
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Brianna H.


Massapequa, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

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Hello ! My name is Brianna , I am 23 years old . I've been babysitting since I was 16 years old . I have worked with disabled children , special needs infants as well as large families with young children . I've always loved working with children and am interested in staying around long term as a sitter . I hope to work with you...
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Sarah B.


Massapequa, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Exciting Sitter

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Hi! I am a reliable, patient, creative and experienced Behavior Therapist! I have over 9 years of experience with children from 6 months to 18 years old. I have worked with special needs children and adolescents for the last 5 years and just started graduate school in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am passionate about helping...
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Kelly R.


Massapequa, NY

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Memory Maker

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Hi I'm kelly. I'm 32 years old. I currently work in an assisted living facility 3pm-11 p.m. which leaves my mornings available. I have been a nanny before, a babysitter, and I have work in a school with children with special needs. I started babysitting around 17.
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James R.


Massapequa, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate & Enthusiastic

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I am a compassionate, athletic & energetic Husband/ Father. Sadly, I had to care for both my parents when they were terminally ill with cancer. I can help an individual and/or family with transportation, personal care, errands, housekeeping, & company. I have worked in the special needs community. I am very tech savvy and handy...
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Hailey G.


Massapequa, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Expierienced And Enthusiastic Sitter

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I'm 23 and just graduated from SUNY New Paltz. Not only can I contribute my experience to being the oldest of 7, I have been babysitting since I was 14, have worked with special needs kids, been a homework helper, worked as a camp counselor, and was a youth leader at a church. I also babysat regularly for multiple families while...
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"Hailey occasionally babysits for our 2 boys (2.5yrs & 6yrs old). She is fun and engaging with them and very dependable and responsible. The boys love having Hailey over and we feel comfortable with them being...

Reviewed by Eric J.

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Michelle T.


Massapequa, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Social Worker

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Hi, I am a former social worker at a LTC facility. I had the pleasure of working with patients with many diagnoses, to include developmental delays. Sadly some of these people aged out of the group homes so they came to us, even if they were not seniors. I've taken care of Autistic children, interned in a high school, running my...
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Michelle T.


Massapequa, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I am an educated, fun-loving person. I have been taking care of people of all ages since the age of 14, including a child with special needs. I have been working as a social worker at a skilled nursing facility for the past two years. I am currently seeking a part time senior care position.

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